I have never participated in a weekly or daily photography challenge.
WHY?
Typically they begin in January and I am just so exhausted from the holidays that all I want to do is veg out! Also, there are so many resolutions that I just can’t think of taking any more on my plate… so I ignore these fun and creative things. I feel all non comital in January and burned out.
During the COVID mandated stay at home orders began I started sharing with my client group a little about how to take better photographs. Each week I would share a little blurb about lighting or how to better use your smart phone camera. It made me want to share with the community this fun challenge. The first week of June I thought, why not? June is our halfway point of the year… so why not start a photography challenge then!?
Who should participate?
Anyone who would like to can participate! Little kids to adults can do these challenges with ease. Maybe you just had your first child, are recently married or simply want to sharpen your photography skills. A weekly photography challenge is an excellent way to improve on your skills, but more importantly it is a fabulous way to record your year in photographs.
How to start the #EsterCobe52
- Grab any camera – yes, even your smart phone!
- Follow along on the weekly topic/theme
- Look for tips and tricks on the blog
- Take your photo
- Post your image to social media with the hashtag #EsterCobe52
You are encouraged to follow the #EsterCobe52 hashtag and cheer each other on within the community. We are all in this together, and who knows, you may make a new friend in the process. It is my hope that we will all grow in our photography skills while documenting our year in beautiful photographs one week at a time. Will you join us? We would love to see your beautiful life throughout the year!
See below this image for the first few posts in our series. I always link the #EsterCobe52 in the blog category so you can easily find them all <3
- EsterCobe 52 Week 1 :: Phoneography Tips & Tricks with Molly B of Ester Cobe Photography // The Photojournalistic Black + White Photograph
- EsterCobe52 Week 2 // Documenting Dad :: Tips and Tricks on how to capture dad with the kids by Molly B of Ester Cobe Photography
- EsterCobe52 Week 3 // Ideas, Tips and Tricks on Documenting Water
- EsterCobe52 Week 4 // Negative Space in Photography Tips and tricks
- EsterCobe52 Week 5 // Fourth of July!
- EsterCobe52 Week 6 // Document your days
- EsterCobe52 Week 7 // Framing
- EsterCobe52 Week 8 // Documenting Love
- EsterCobe52 Week 9 // Exposure Triangle
- EsterCobe52 Week 10 // Portraits
- EsterCobe52 Week 11 // Connection
- EsterCobe52 Week 12 // Back to School
- EsterCobe52 Week 13 // Macro Photography
- EsterCobe52 Week 14 // Home :: Capturing Life
- EsterCobe52 Week 15 // Composition
- EsterCobe52 Week 16 // Out and About
- EsterCobe52 Week 17 // Finding the Light
- EsterCobe52 week 18 // Autumn
- EsterCobe52 Week 19 // Perspective
- EsterCobe52 Week 19 // Details
- EsterCobe52 Week 20 // Change
- EsterCobe52 Week 21 // Shadows
- EsterCobe52 Week 22 // Costumed
- EsterCobe52 Week 23 // Focus
- EsterCobe52 Week 24 // The Every Day
- EsterCobe52 Week 25 // Family
- EsterCobe52 Week 26 // Grateful
- EsterCobe52 Week 27 // Fleeting Moments
- EsterCobe52 Week 28 // Low Light
- EsterCobe52 Week 29 // Tradition
- EsterCobe52 week 30 // Gifts
- EsterCobe52 week 31 // Celebrations
- EsterCobe52 Week 32 // Intentions
- EsterCobe52 Week 33 // Vacation
- EsterCobe52 Week 34 // Motion
- EsterCobe52 Week 35 // Sleep
- EsterCobe52 Week 36 // Winter
- EsterCobe52 Week 37 // Birthdays
- EsterCobe52 Week 38 // Sweet
- EsterCobe52 Week 39 // Field Trip
- EsterCobe52 Week 40 // Works of Art
- EsterCobe52 Week 41 // Outdoors
- EsterCobe52 Week 42 // Daylight
- EsterCobe52 Week 43 // Equinox
- EsterCobe52 Week 44 // Spring
- EsterCobe52 Week 45 // Self Portrait